Global Scans · France · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Discontent with political elites and country performance is driving the discourse and demand for action from the French public. With Presidential elections due in May 2017 it remains to be seen whether another political earthquake may happen in one of the EU's founding countries.

• [New] The DN600 pipeline, featuring three valve stations and a pigging station, connects the French NaTran hydrogen network with the German network and will supply the Dillinger Hutte steel plant with climate neutral hydrogen in future. ILF.com
• [New] SoftBank Group said it will build a 5 GW AI data center in northern France, representing an investment of €75 billion ($85 billion). DataCenterKnowledge
• [New] The cost of sea level rise in mainland France alone will approach €100 billion by 2100, with nearly 500,000 homes affected. Climate Uncovered
• [New] France is expected to grow steadily in next coming years with its strategic investments in smart border technologies, with over 70% of airports adopting biometric e-gates for seamless passenger processing. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By 2028, CMA CGM's French-flagged fleet will increase from 30 to 40 vessels. MarineLink
• [New] The CMA CGM NOTRE DAME is the first in a series of ten next-generation containerships that are larger, more efficient and will all be registered under the French flag. MarineLink

Last updated: 15 July 2026